PISA 2025 results reveal global decline in student proficiency

PISA 2025 educational standards OECD student performance learning crisis

The PISA 2025 results, released by the OECD, indicate a widespread decline in educational performance among 15-year-olds globally, particularly in reading, mathematics, and science. Many developed nations, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Finland, report that nearly one-third of students lack basic functional literacy.

In Spain, scores reached historic lows, with a significant 23-point drop in reading competency. This has prompted Spanish President Salvador Illa to call for a national debate on education and a commitment to allocate 6% of GDP to the sector. Similarly, in Chile, performance fell below 2006 levels, with students spending significant time on social media.

In Latin America, results vary but show significant challenges. Mexico ranked second to last among participating OECD countries. Ecuador's scores fell below the average of its regional peers, prompting Education Minister Gilda Alcívar to announce a National Learning Strengthening Plan. Guatemala also reported severe deficiencies, with 92% of students failing to reach minimum mathematics levels.

Experts suggest that while the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated these trends, structural issues such as teacher shortages, curriculum reforms, and increased digital distraction from smartphones and AI are critical contributing factors.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Spanish President Salvador Illa called for a national debate on education and a commitment to allocate 6% of GDP to the sector. www.3cat.cat
[● 2 SOURCES] Mexico obtained results below the OECD average, ranking second to last among participating countries. revistavive.com · lajornadaestadodemexico.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chile's PISA scores were 442 in Science, 436 in Reading, and 403 in Mathematics. brunner.cl
[● 9 SOURCES] PISA 2025 results show a global decline in reading, mathematics, and science scores. brunner.cl · revistavive.com · www.3cat.cat · www.infolibre.es · www.prensalibre.com · +4 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Ecuador's scores fell below the average of the 12 participating Latin American countries. www.expreso.ec · www.elcomercio.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Guatemala, 92 out of 100 students failed to reach the minimum PISA level in mathematics. www.prensalibre.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Spain's reading competency scores dropped by 23 points, from 474 to 451. www.infolibre.es · www.fijet.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ecuador's Minister of Education, Gilda Alcívar, announced a National Learning Strengthening Plan. www.expreso.ec